• Quality Engineering Technician

    Whirlpool Corporation (Racine, WI)


    **Requisition ID:** 66343

    ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

    Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

     

    This role in summary

     

    Assist with initiatives such as quality planning, problem solving, field return evaluation, supplier non-conformances, manufacturing process improvements, and corrective and preventative actions.

    Your responsibilities will include

    + Provide technical support through assigned activities such as, leading MRB/non-conformance tasks

    + ECO review and approvals, product test, process audit, data gathering and analysis and problem solving.

    + Apply statistical techniques to troubleshoot manufacturing and supplier processes and perform technicalevaluations such as Capability Studies, Control Charting and Measurement System Analysis Studies.

    + Perform tests, inspections and tear down evaluations of field returned units (RGAs), production units and/orcomponents to determine cause of failure. Provide reports, data, analysis and charting as assigned.

    + Participate on process improvement teams and/or project teams as directed.

    + Assist with the quality related activities (PPAPs, DNs, NMRs, 8D & A3, Workmanship Std dev, coordinating pilot runs, etc.).

    + Work direct, guide, instruct and monitor others as directed.

    + Perform other job duties when short of resources (Receiving inspection, process and order fulfillment audits, etc.)

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum requirements

    • High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in quality, manufacturing or technical field.

    • Ability to accurately measure parts using micrometers, gages, or other precision instruments.

    • Ability to read/understand/apply written instructions, procedures, and technical standards, including production

     

    part drawings, engineering specifications and other technical requirements.

     

    • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing, and the ability to communicate with all levels of management and with suppliers.

    • Basic to intermediate competency with Google applications (Sheets, Docs, Mail, etc.)

    • Ability to participate effectively in a team setting.

    • Basic to intermediate working knowledge of quality planning and problem solving tools, i.e. FMEAs, control plans, flowcharts, A3, 8D, etc.

    • Maintain competency in current Quality procedures, methods and equipment.

    • Thorough and meticulous work habits, positive attitude and a high degree of initiative. Ability to adapt and apply skills to a variety of processes and products as assigned.

    • Successfully pass the Quality Auditor Test

    Preferred skills and experiences

    • Post high school classes in Quality Assurance / related technical field preferred.

    • ASQ certification as a Certified Quality Technician preferred. Expected to enroll and achieve certification.

    • Experience with ERP systems including Oracle application preferred

    • Basic team leadership skills and experience preferred.

    • Experience with Minitab

    • CMM measurement experience

     

    Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

     

    See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

     

    At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.